# DOTS vs Notepad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notepad at none against DOTS's 4. Notepad also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOTS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOTS | Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-screen-time-and-focus/id6775587232/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Novarch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773573492) | [Sable Creek Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772901650) |

## What reviewers say

### DOTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-screen-time-and-focus/id6775587232)

Visualize your finite time and protect it from distractions. Set daily app limits, schedule downtime, and track reclaimed hours to live more intentionally. Features include a life grid, focus mode, and weekly reflections.

**Highlights:** Life grid visualization, Focus mode to block distractions, Daily app time limits, Scheduled downtime, Weekly reflections, Time reclaimed tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-private-notes/id6818856158)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOTS free?

DOTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notepad free?

Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DOTS or Notepad have ads?

Neither DOTS nor Notepad shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*